Knowing what is important is first step, but taking time for these endeavors is even more important. For many years now that first step for me is quiet time in my morning. I have noticed a direct correlation between quality of my morning and quality of my day. I have created a positive morning ritual that allows me time to nourish my spirit before I think of anything worldly....there's no need to hurry...the problems of world will still be there. Other empowering rituals for me include music, being in nature, intimate conversations, exercise, yoga and juicing. I know you have your own rituals and as you take time to incorporate them into your life your experience of well-being will be enhanced. The paradox is that as we take time to expand our interest in our "bank of well-being", value of our other bank accounts also increases.

Because we are all interconnected, as we heal ourselves we heal planet. As we give to ourselves, we give to each other. Just taking time to smile during day will touch another and make a difference in their life. Just taking time to slow down and "be in moment" will add richness to your life.

One way of making a difference is by sharing this letter with friends in your circle and let them know about advantages of being on journey.

Part of my journey has been connecting with other people around world. My website enables me to do this and as I continue to expand and evolve it also expands and evolves. I am also expanding what is in this ezine and your suggestions are welcome.

Journey On

Mark

Mark Susnow, formerly a trial attorney for 30 years is a coach, speaker, and group facilitator. He's inspired hundreds of people to believe in themselves and to achieve their goals and dreams. Be sure to visit his website. www.inspirepossibility.com - 415.453.5016

Be willing to consider gains and losses. Often someone staying in a bad situation is considering money. Eventually you will discover what your health – mental and physical – are worth.

If there’s something there that’s meaningful to you it will help.

I’m thinking of a client I’ll call Linda. She was forced to move to another country and take an inferior job when her husband received a promotion and transfer they couldn’t pass up. After coaching she said to me, “I understand now if I let this be excuse for not achieving, that will become a pattern.” She quit feeling sorry for herself and started working with what was possible.

4.ARE YOU IN THE LOOP?

One thing that can make a bad manager tolerable is if there is a loop of other persuasion and you’re in it. A client I’ll call Maria-Marthe found herself in such a situation. There was a core group working for an incompetent and disparaging manager. They could give each other “consensual validation” about what was going on. There is strength in numbers.

In this case, while you won’t change some things about manager, your group can bring pressure to bear that will make what manager has in mind more difficult to achieve. If you do this, you can expect manager to become more difficult, as he or she perceives something’s going on he or she isn’t in control of, but your daily work life may be better.

5.THE AGE & CAREER POTENTIAL OF THE MANAGER

Most of us looking to get ahead will consider this first thing. Who’s ahead of me that might be blocking way? In this case you want to know how long this person will likely be there.

If manager is young and new, they may not last. Actually these days anyone “new” may not last, regardless of age.

If they have some experience under their belt and seem interested in promoting themselves, they’ll probably be moving on and up.

If they are middle-aged, have been there a while, and are dug in like a tick, consider that they will endure and you will not.

If you use your gut instincts, you can tell who is on-the-move, and who has moved in to stay. You can also tell how important this particular manager is to those above him or her. If they are liked by superiors, and a confrontation should occur, they’ll be staying and you’ll be leaving.

Paying attention to things like this will make a difference in your career.

6.SUPPORT & LIFE SKILLS

Whatever your job, whatever your manager, you need support and you need to develop your emotional intelligence. Any difficult or challenging situation is more tolerable if you have resilience, creativity, interpersonal skills, and a support network.

Hiring a coach at this time can move you light years ahead. Using a coach, an outside expert advisor, will help you interpret situation realistically. If you work with a certified emotional intelligence coach, you will also acquire a set of competencies with beneficial long-term results. This will not be last difficult situation you face in your career.

7.CHANGE DEPARTMENTS OR JOBS

If problem goes with you, it’s you and you need to get some coaching!